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Whittemore, Eben S. (fl. 1862-1864) to William Schouler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02175.03 Author/Creator: Whittemore, Eben S. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Sandwich, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Lists the number of men in each local militia unit. Signed as "Commissioner."

Schouler, William, 1814-1872
Whittemore, Eben S., fl. 1862-1864

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